used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
ARBORnounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
BIRCHnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
to or in any or all places
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
Floretta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
take the midday meal
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
become covered with mist
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
not any; not one
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
a course of conduct
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
PaxtonnounUS /ˈpækstən/
English architect (1801-1865)
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
puddleverbUS /ˈpʌdəl/
wade or dabble in a puddle
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
the rays of the sun
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
Tiverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
under normal conditions
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading IN A BIRCH ARBOR THE storm had cleared the air, no mist veiled the mountains, the sunlight lay everywhere, gilding valley and stream.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to ride over in the barge to the base of the mountain, have a picnic lunch under the trees, and then climb the rugged path up the mountain side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of the guests had started early in the morning for a trip to a distant mountain from the summit of which a delightful view might be enjoyed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Floretta Paxton and Jack Tiverton were usually in sight, or, as they were always noisy, within hearing might be nearer the truth, but they had gone over to a spot that the children called "The Pool," a bit of water not much larger than a big puddle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would occupy half the day and it would be afternoon before the barge would return with its merry, tired party.
